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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: 5th Grade

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 Creating

  • 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work5.VA:Cr1

    1. 1

      Combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.5.VA:Cr1.1

    2. 2

      Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of art.5.VA:Cr1.2

  • 2

     Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work5.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Experiment and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches through practice.5.VA:Cr2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment5.VA:Cr2.2

    3. 3

      Identify, describe, and visually document places and/or objects of personal significance.5.VA:Cr2.3

  • 3

     Refine and Complete Artistic Work5.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Use art vocabulary to describe personal choices in artmaking and in creating artist statements.5.VA:Cr3

Presenting5.VA:Pr4

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation5.VA:Pr4

    1. 1

      Define the roles and responsibilities of a curator, explaining the skills and knowledge needed in preserving, maintaining, and presenting objects, artifacts, and artwork.5.VA:Pr4

  • 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation5.VA:Pr5

    1. 1

      Develop a logical argument for safe and effective use of materials and techniques for preparing and presenting artwork.5.VA:Pr5

  • 6

     Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work5.VA:Pr6

    1. 1

      Cite evidence about how an exhibition in a museum or other venue presents ideas and provides information about a specific concept or topic.5.VA:Pr6

Responding

  • 7

     Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work5.VA:Re7

    1. 1

      Compare one’s own interpretation of a work of art with the interpretation of others.5.VA:Re7.1

    2. 2

      Identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by visual imagery.5.VA:Re7.2

  • 8

     Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work5.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by analyzing characteristics of form and structure, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.5.VA:Re8

  • 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work5.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Recognize differences in criteria used to evaluate works of art depending on styles, genres, and media as well as historical and cultural contexts.5.VA:Re9

Connecting

  • 10 

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art5.VA:Cn10

    1. 1

      Apply formal and conceptual vocabularies of art and design to view surroundings in new ways through artmaking.5.VA:Cn10

  • 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding5.VA:Cn11

    1. 1

      Identify how art is used to inform or change beliefs, values, or behaviors of an individual or society.5.VA:Cn11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
The California Arts Standards for Visual Arts

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